Arc 1The Special Class

Li Yu joined the Special Class, used his learning talent to master martial arts and magic, and began hunting monsters and offering to build Magic Arrays. The arc left him installing an array in Asuna Yuuki’s bedroom while considering renting an apartment in her building.

  • Li Yu reviewed his counterpart’s memories, copied fighting techniques in a park, and concealed the full extent of the Eye of Keigeko when he reported his talent at school.
  • Zhang Li formed a Special Class for gifted students, where Li Yu met Yukino Yukinoshita, Kato Megumi, and later Asuna Yuuki.
  • Li Yu trained with Shizuka Hiratsuka, mastered True Qi, and defeated Yukino Yukinoshita in a sparring match after copying her abilities.
  • Sister Mi gave Li Yu an expensive Tang Dao in exchange for his promise to sell her materials he found in the future.
  • After a spatial rift brought monsters into the city, Li Yu and Asuna Yuuki killed a group of Goblins and kept their Magic Stones.
  • Li Yu offered to build Position Magic arrays for Asuna Yuuki, Yukino Yukinoshita, and Kato Megumi, and quoted Asuna ten thousand yuan.
  • Li Yu bought materials, viewed an apartment in Asuna Yuuki’s building, and began installing a Magic Array covering her bedroom.
Chapters 1–25 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 1Am I Really Sure I Can Handle This Huge Cheat?

After arriving in a monster-filled world, Li Yu learned that his depressed parallel-world counterpart had summoned him and passed on his identity and the Eye of Keigeko, which could copy anything he saw. On his way to report his ability at school, Li Yu discovered that one glance let him master martial arts and rapidly strengthen his body.

  • Li Yu reviewed his counterpart’s memories and learned that the counterpart had used his one-time ability to summon Li Yu from a parallel world and take his place.
  • Li Yu gathered the original’s belongings, went shopping, and prepared to report his awakened ability at school.
  • Li Yu watched an older man practice fighting techniques in a park and immediately copied his moves, gaining muscle memory and greater strength.
  • Li Yu observed other people practicing with swords and spears, mastering several more techniques and improving his physical fitness.

Ch. 2So My Magical Talent Is This Strong?

Li Yu assessed his strength, learned about the world's power tiers, and began practicing mage meditation at school, quickly sensing magical power. He decided to reveal only a carefully limited version of the Eye of Keigeko's learning ability as he waited for the school to assign students to classes.

  • Li Yu judged himself to be Second Tier because he had mastered techniques but had not formed True Qi, and concluded that he needed to learn cultivation.
  • Li Yu arrived at school, entered his classroom, and studied books about martial arts and magic.
  • Li Yu began meditating and quickly sensed magical power, realizing his magical talent was stronger than he had expected.
  • Li Yu decided to conceal most details of the Eye of Keigeko while presenting his talent as an ability to learn quickly so he could compete for school resources.
  • Li Yu listened to classmates discuss their awakened talents, and the teacher entered carrying documents as the bell rang.

Ch. 3A Learning-Type Talent

Li Yu reported his learning talent and selected both the Mage and Martial Artist majors, prompting homeroom teacher Zhang Li to recognize his potential and hurry to inform the principal. His classmates learned about his talent and reacted with envy as the school prepared to assign students to new classes.

  • Zhang Li handed out forms and instructed the students to list their talents and preferred majors.
  • Li Yu described his Learning Magic Eye vaguely and chose both the Mage and Martial Artist majors.
  • Zhang Li questioned Li Yu about his talent, believed his explanation, and left to tell the principal that he should receive specialized training.
  • Li Yu's classmates asked about his talent, and he explained that he could learn many things after seeing them once.
  • The class discussed Li Yu's talent enviously while the students awaited their new class assignments.

Ch. 4You Can Learn Just by Scrolling Through Videos

After seeing Li Yu’s exceptional learning talent, the principal approved Zhang Li’s plan for a Special Class to train students with unusual abilities. Zhang Li announced the class assignments, placing Li Yu in the new Special Class and leaving the other students wondering what it was.

  • Zhang Li persuaded the principal to establish a Special Class, and he put her in charge of training its students.
  • Zhang Li collected the students’ forms and sorted them by their chosen fields.
  • Li Yu memorized his books, then learned martial techniques by watching short videos on his phone.
  • Zhang Li read out the students’ class assignments, sending them to their new classes.
  • Zhang Li assigned Li Yu to the Special Class, and students asked her what it was.

Ch. 5Is This the 2D World?

Li Yu joined the new honors class for students with exceptional talents and began waiting for his classmates. He recognized one of the students as Yukino Yukinoshita and realized the world might contain anime characters.

  • Zhang Li explained that the Special Class was an honors class for students with exceptional talents and brought Li Yu to his new classroom.
  • Zhang Li reminded Li Yu to keep working hard despite his talent, and Li Yu nodded.
  • Li Yu chose a seat near the back, watched martial arts videos on his phone, and waited as students arrived.
  • Students from the neighboring foreign-language school entered the classroom, surprising the others.
  • Yukino Yukinoshita sat in front of Li Yu, and he recognized her name and wondered whether he was in an anime world.

Ch. 6When Had Kato Megumi Appeared?

Li Yu attended the first Special Class, where the homeroom teacher explained that the principal had gathered gifted students from several schools and promised them special resources. During introductions, Li Yu discovered that Kato Megumi was in the class and realized her talent made people unconsciously overlook her.

  • Zhang Li explained that the principal had brought gifted students from nearby schools together in one Special Class.
  • Zhang Li promised the class the best teachers and resources, then asked the students to introduce themselves.
  • Yukino Yukinoshita and Li Yu introduced themselves to the class.
  • Kato Megumi introduced herself, and Li Yu was surprised to find her sitting behind him while the other students ignored her.
  • After Zhang Li left, Li Yu told Kato Megumi that her talent caused people to overlook her, and he noticed an unusual aura around her.

Ch. 7Boys Were Like That

Li Yu befriended the overlooked Kato Megumi and brought her and Yukino Yukinoshita to the cafeteria. The three ate together, and Li Yu left before the girls had finished.

  • Kato Megumi told Li Yu that he was the only student in class who had noticed her, and he formally introduced himself.
  • Yukino Yukinoshita noticed Kato Megumi after overhearing Li Yu and greeted him when he turned around.
  • At lunchtime, Li Yu offered to show Kato Megumi to the cafeteria and invited Yukino Yukinoshita to join them.
  • Li Yu led the two girls to the cafeteria, then ordered his own meal and left them to sit together.
  • Kato Megumi offered Li Yu a bottle of water, and he finished eating quickly and left while she and Yukino were still eating.

Ch. 8The New Teacher Was Shizuka-chan

Li Yu unconsciously copied and improved Kato Megumi’s ability, naming his active version Presence Concealment, while continuing to study combat skills and magic. In martial arts class, Shizuka Hiratsuka announced that every Special Class student, including those focused on magic, had to learn to condense True Qi.

  • Li Yu realized he had copied Kato Megumi’s talent and named his controllable version Presence Concealment.
  • Li Yu returned to class and studied dagger techniques, martial arts, weapons, and basic magic on his phone.
  • Kato Megumi and Yukino Yukinoshita returned to the classroom, and the afternoon class began.
  • Shizuka Hiratsuka led the students to the martial arts hall and demonstrated a basic fighting form.
  • Shizuka Hiratsuka said she would teach the students how to condense True Qi and required magic specialists to train in martial arts too.

Ch. 9Even if They Gave It Everything, They Still Couldn't Win

Shizuka Hiratsuka taught the students to gather True Qi and channel it into their attacks, then tested Li Yu’s ability. Impressed by his rapid progress, she began teaching the class how to use True Qi to heal injuries.

  • Shizuka Hiratsuka explained how to gather True Qi and channel it into the fists.
  • Shizuka called Li Yu forward and asked him to demonstrate what he had learned.
  • Li Yu gathered True Qi and attacked Shizuka, quickly mastering its use as she blocked his strikes.
  • Shizuka counterattacked and sent Li Yu flying, revealing the gap between his strength and hers.
  • Shizuka praised Li Yu’s talent and taught the students how to use True Qi Healing.

Ch. 10Let's Fight!

After learning how True Qi could help minor bruises, Li Yu healed his arm and agreed to fight Yukino Yukinoshita in the next practical combat lesson. When Shizuka Hiratsuka had the students form pairs, Kato Megumi was left without a partner.

  • Li Yu used True Qi to heal his bruises, and Shizuka Hiratsuka warned the class that it could not treat serious injuries.
  • Shizuka Hiratsuka announced that the next period would be practical combat, and Yukino Yukinoshita asked Li Yu to fight her.
  • Li Yu agreed to Yukino Yukinoshita's challenge, while Kato Megumi worried that no one would team up with her.
  • The students returned in training clothes or uniforms, and Shizuka Hiratsuka told them to form pairs.
  • Kato Megumi was left without a partner because the class overlooked her.

Ch. 11This Bastard Actually Wants to Hit Me in the Face?

Kato Megumi was overlooked by the class until Shizuka Hiratsuka noticed her unusual talent and took her for personal instruction. Li Yu sparred with Yukino Yukinoshita, whose True Qi improved under his relentless attacks, and the chapter ended with her refining it and counterattacking.

  • The class formed groups, and everyone except Shizuka Hiratsuka overlooked Kato Megumi until Hiratsuka called her over for one-on-one training.
  • Li Yu and Yukino Yukinoshita began sparring after Yukino asked him not to hold back.
  • Li Yu knocked away Yukino's attempt to grab him and struck her with a powerful kick, leaving her arm numb.
  • Li Yu relentlessly attacked Yukino, and the pressure helped her refine her True Qi.
  • Yukino covered her fist with True Qi and counterattacked Li Yu, drawing the attention of nearby students.

Ch. 12Going All Out to Show Respect!

Li Yu activated the Eye of Keigeko during his fight with Yukinoshita, copying her techniques and bodily control talent as he predicted her attacks. He defeated her with a powerful counter, then explained that he had grown stronger during their fight, leaving Yukinoshita calling him a pervert.

  • Li Yu deliberately activated the Eye of Keigeko and began reading Yukinoshita’s movements and abilities.
  • Li Yu predicted Yukinoshita’s attacks, copied her techniques and talent, and admitted what he had done.
  • Yukinoshita resumed the fight, but Li Yu used her copied talent to control his strength and slammed her to the ground.
  • Yukinoshita recovered by shifting her pain and using True Qi, then asked Li Yu whether he had been holding back.
  • Li Yu said he had not held back and had simply gotten stronger during the fight, prompting Yukinoshita to call him a pervert.

Ch. 13I'm fine. How are you already tired?

Yukino Yukinoshita ended her fight with Li Yu after realizing how far ahead he was, while Li Yu considered whether his unusually strong mental and physical stamina came from merging with another version of himself. Shizuka Hiratsuka trained Kato Megumi until she was exhausted, and Li Yu used True Qi to help her recover.

  • Yukino Yukinoshita stopped fighting Li Yu and went to rest, deciding to team up with Kato Megumi until she became stronger.
  • Yukino Yukinoshita questioned why Li Yu was barely tired, and Li Yu wondered whether merging with another version of himself had strengthened his mind and soul.
  • Shizuka Hiratsuka pressured Kato Megumi through training until she nearly condensed True Qi, then told her to rest.
  • Kato Megumi walked over to Li Yu, who placed True Qi on her shoulder to ease her fatigue.
  • Kato Megumi thanked Li Yu, then joked that his True Qi treatment was not worth the price of a massage.

Ch. 14The First Problem He Faced Was Money

Li Yu finished his first day of training and realized his limited savings would make money a problem. At the weapons shop where he once worked, Sister Mi insisted on gifting him a weapon, and she led him to the expensive section.

  • Li Yu, Kato Megumi, and Yukino Yukinoshita discussed partners for future practical lessons, and Yukino warned that no one would want to spar with Li Yu.
  • Shizuka Hiratsuka ended the day’s training and reminded students to bring their combat uniforms the next day.
  • Li Yu checked his finances and found that he had only a little over five thousand yuan, then went to the commercial district to shop for a weapon.
  • Sister Mi recognized Li Yu at the weapons shop and learned that he had awakened a talent and joined the Special Class.
  • Li Yu refused Sister Mi’s offer to buy him a weapon, but she took him to the expensive section and told him to choose one as her gift.

Ch. 15You're Trying to Force Me to Buy It!

Sister Mi insisted that Li Yu take an expensive Tang Dao as an investment in his future, while Li Yu tried to pay for it rather than accept it as a gift. He left her shop with the weapon, its scabbard, and blade guard after paying two thousand yuan and promising to make up the rest later.

  • Sister Mi showed Li Yu an expensive Tang Dao after he said he preferred that kind of weapon.
  • Li Yu refused the gift and chose a cheaper Tang Dao, then transferred two thousand yuan for it.
  • Sister Mi took the cheaper weapon from Li Yu and insisted he accept the expensive one as an investment.
  • Li Yu agreed to sell Sister Mi materials he found in the future and accepted the Tang Dao, scabbard, and blade guard.
  • Li Yu paid Sister Mi two thousand yuan toward the blade, promised to pay the rest later, and left the shop.

Ch. 16Asuna Yuuki?

Li Yu used his talent to master cooking and sword techniques while planning to recreate a powerful game-inspired sword style. The next morning, he noticed increased Patrol Squad activity and discovered Asuna Yuuki sitting in his classroom.

  • Li Yu bought groceries, used the Eye of Keigeko to learn cooking, and made an excellent dinner.
  • Li Yu studied swordsmanship videos and began developing a plan to recreate the Ultimate Ghost Sword Technique.
  • The next morning, Li Yu saw more Patrol Squad members searching the streets but continued to school.
  • Li Yu found Asuna Yuuki quietly reading in the seat behind him, where Kato Megumi had sat.

Ch. 17Talented People Could Do Whatever They Wanted?

Li Yu greeted new student Asuna Yuuki and continued studying sword techniques on his phone while classmates arrived. Asuna befriended Kato Megumi and reunited with Yukino Yukinoshita, while Li Yu challenged Yukino to another fight and she refused, suggesting he ask Asuna instead.

  • Li Yu introduced himself to Asuna Yuuki, who noticed his phone, sword, and video and assumed he was studying.
  • Kato Megumi appeared beside Asuna, explained that her unusual talent made people overlook her, and began chatting with her.
  • Asuna told Kato she had transferred from another city, and Li Yu remarked on the principal's influence.
  • Yukino Yukinoshita arrived and recognized Asuna, then asked why Li Yu was studying swordsmanship.
  • Li Yu corrected Yukino that his weapon was a Tang Dao and challenged her to fight again during afternoon practical training.
  • Yukino refused to fight Li Yu and told him to ask Asuna, who also used a sword.

Ch. 18Dimensional Rifts Have Appeared in the City!

After Zhang Li warned the class that a spatial rift had appeared in the city, Li Yu considered using the monster threat as a chance to earn money. The chapter ended with Kato Megumi learning that Li Yu was an orphan, surprising Asuna Yuuki and Yukino Yukinoshita.

  • Asuna Yuuki learned from Kato Megumi that Li Yu had beaten Yukino Yukinoshita in a fight, and she considered sparring with him.
  • Zhang Li warned the class that a spatial rift had opened in the city and monsters might have entered, while security forces searched for them.
  • Li Yu decided he might hunt monsters after school to sell their remains, then paid attention to class while planning sword techniques.
  • After class, students contacted their families, and Kato Megumi asked Li Yu why he had not done so.
  • Li Yu said he was an orphan, leaving Kato Megumi apologetic and surprising Asuna Yuuki and Yukino Yukinoshita.

Ch. 19It Was Better to Ask Li Yu Than the Teacher

Li Yu attended his first magic lesson and quickly mastered the teacher’s explanations, helping his classmates understand the material. During the next lesson, he instinctively learned how the classroom’s meditation Magic Array worked and what was needed to build one.

  • Teacher Li taught the class meditation methods, ways to store magical power, and how to refine it while fighting.
  • Kato Megumi asked Li Yu to explain the parts of the lesson she had not understood, and Li Yu clarified them for her and the students who gathered around.
  • Asuna learned from Kato Megumi that Li Yu could pick up anything after hearing or seeing it once.
  • Teacher Li answered the students’ questions and activated a classroom Magic Array to help them meditate.
  • Li Yu used the Eye of Keigeko to learn the array’s purpose, its required materials, and how to construct one himself.

Ch. 20It's Fine; Things Will Get Even Tougher Later

Li Yu attended meditation and martial arts classes, learned that Special Class students could eat for free, and found his classmates training after school. He explored the city but saw that patrols and a lockdown made it unlikely he would find any monsters to fight.

  • Li Yu meditated through his morning Magic Department class and learned that Special Class students could eat for free at the cafeteria.
  • Shizuka Hiratsuka taught the class martial arts theory, and Li Yu lamented that he had no chance to test his swordsmanship; Yukino Yukinoshita decided not to spar with him.
  • Li Yu's classmates stayed after school to train and improve their strength.
  • Li Yu wandered through the locked-down city and saw frequent patrols, which made him conclude that he would not find monsters to fight.

Ch. 21Minotaur?

After a powerful Minotaur appeared in a park, Li Yu watched the chaotic fight and studied the techniques of the people confronting it. He spotted another hidden monster and brought Asuna Yuuki to help deal with it, leaving them ready to approach their target.

  • After an explosion, Li Yu went to a park and saw people fighting an armored Minotaur.
  • Li Yu stayed back from the fight and used Kenkeiko to study the mages’ and martial artists’ techniques.
  • Li Yu spotted Asuna Yuuki among the onlookers, then noticed a small creature hiding in nearby shrubs.
  • Li Yu asked Asuna Yuuki to join him in dealing with the hidden monster, and she agreed.
  • Li Yu led Asuna Yuuki toward the creature, and they drew their weapons as they neared it.

Ch. 22I'm a Pauper, and I Want to Make Money

Li Yu and Asuna killed a group of goblins and collected their Magic Stones. After Li Yu explained that he planned to use them to build a support Magic Array at home, Asuna offered him a chance to earn extra money.

  • Li Yu blasted the goblins hiding in the bushes with a wind blade, and he and Asuna charged into the group.
  • Asuna and Li Yu killed all the goblins, with Li Yu discovering how sharp his Tang Dao was.
  • Li Yu extracted the Magic Stones from the goblins and accepted Asuna’s offer to keep them all.
  • Li Yu told Asuna he planned to use the stones to build a support Magic Array in his room.
  • Asuna asked Li Yu if he wanted to earn extra money, and he eagerly asked her to explain.

Ch. 23The Windfall of a Lifetime

Li Yu agreed to set up a Position Magic array at Asuna’s home for a fee and studied Position Magic overnight, greatly improving his understanding. The next morning, he arrived at school to find Asuna already there and patrols still on high alert.

  • Asuna offered to provide materials and pay Li Yu to set up a Position Magic array in her home, and Li Yu eagerly accepted.
  • The Patrol Squad arrived, questioned Li Yu and Asuna about the Goblins, and cleared the area after warning them to head home.
  • Li Yu and Asuna parted ways near their apartments, and Li Yu returned home and put away the Magic Stones.
  • Li Yu researched Position Magic prices and books, then listened to them at triple speed while practicing the Meditation Method as he slept.
  • Li Yu woke with the knowledge from the books clearly memorized and headed to school, where he found Asuna already in class.

Ch. 24That's Giving Me Far Too Little Credit

Li Yu agreed to set up a Magic Array at Asuna's home for ten thousand and offered the same service to Yukino Yukinoshita and Kato Megumi. The three girls decided to get materials for their own arrays, while Kato also considered learning to control her newly expanded talent.

  • Li Yu gave Asuna a materials list, added her as a friend, and quoted her ten thousand for setting up a Magic Array.
  • Li Yu noticed Kato Megumi's breakthrough had strengthened her talent enough to affect Yukino Yukinoshita, and advised her to practice controlling it.
  • Asuna explained that Li Yu was offering to set up a Magic Array, and Li Yu invited Yukino Yukinoshita to hire him too.
  • Yukino Yukinoshita accepted Li Yu's offer and asked for a materials list for an array at her home.
  • Kato Megumi asked Li Yu for a materials list so she could have an array installed as well.

Ch. 25You Could Easily Twist My Skull Off

Li Yu arranged to install a Magic Array for Asuna and decided to rent a better apartment near hers despite having little money. After Asuna and her friends bought the materials and cleared her bedroom, Li Yu began setting up the array.

  • After buying materials and realizing he had barely over a thousand left, Li Yu messaged Asuna to offer to set up her Magic Array that day.
  • Asuna replied that she was returning home, and Kato Megumi and Yukino Yukinoshita joined her after finishing their shopping.
  • Li Yu viewed an apartment in Asuna's building and decided to rent it, though he lacked enough money for the deposit.
  • Li Yu met Asuna and her friends at her apartment and learned that she wanted the Magic Array to cover her bedroom.
  • Asuna, Kato Megumi, and Yukino cleared the bedroom, and Li Yu began installing the Magic Array with the materials Asuna had bought.
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